We know the fairytales by heart, had great fun guessing which character we felt best represented us but what do we really know of these tales? In Suzanna Lynn’s “Hook’s Little Mermaid” these tales of wonder become alive once again but who is the villain and who is the hero? This page turner had me “hooked” from the start. The depth the characters hold was amazing to read and just when you thought you knew the plot a whole new twist kept you glued to this fictional drama until the very end. I loved this book and can’t wait to read the what happens next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elora Noelhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElora Noel2021-03-22 02:25:182021-03-22 07:38:31Hook’s Little Mermaid (The Untold Stories BOOK 1) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Elora Noel
If you love twisted tales about beloved characters like Peter Pan and Captain Hook, Little Red Riding Hood and the Big bad Wolf then you will love Suzanna Lynn’s “Hook’s Little Mermaid”. This tale is a definite page-turner that I promise you won’t want to put down. I know I didn’t. Mrs. Lynn gives you a great back story on Jameson Shaw (Captain Hook ) in a great spinoff of a classic fairy tale. Her attention to detail and character description is phenomenal and leads the reader down a trail of great imagination. While this twisted tale has a darker concept, it is a fantastic read and I would recommend to any reader that loves fantasy.
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Loyalty & Lies (Spicetopia Book 6) by Phoebe Alexander 4 Stars!!!!
What another wonderful adventure into the world of Spicetopia. This is the sixth book from this author that I have read and I was not let down. I really like how the author is able to bring just enough drama into the story and keep the story flowing. I also like that the author is able to bring the characters to life.
I like how this is a cross over book and that the story is readable without having read the original although I have done. Calvin and Paisley really have explosive chemistry. I could relate to Paisley when she started to worry and have doubts over what her husband had told her. I was hooked and couldn’t put the book down till I finished. I definitely will read more from this author in future and this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Caralee Loonathttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCaralee Loonat2021-03-22 01:51:242021-03-22 07:35:41Loyalty & Lies (Spicetopia Book 6) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Caralee Loonat
This young adult fantasy novel was great. It was my first book by this author and it didn’t disappoint. I didn’t want put it down amd I was sucked in from the very first Page. I was excited to see where the story was headed and I can’t wait to read more by this author in the future! Happy Reading!
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This book had me laughing from the very beginning and even though there were some serious moment thrown in, they did not detract from the humor throughout the book.
Alex is a male version me in so many ways. Lives for coffee and food and is highly allergic to the great outdoors. But unlike me he starts to like his fact finding adventures with Luke and Penny while in nature.
Penny is so much more than she first appeared to be, and I liked that vulnerability being shown and noticed by Alex.
I really enjoyed this book and will be keeping my eye out for others by this author.
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This book was really good. The character development was well paced and I absolutely fell in love with the characters! It is very well written and instead of seeing the words I was seeing the story unfold like a movie playing in my head. That doesn’t happen very often for me. Can’t wait to read more by this author!
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Unexpected twists. Intrigue.. Powers vs powerless… This book has all that and more!!
With this book only being the first in a series, I look forward to the next book! Can’t wait to delve in and learn more about this world and its characters that Powers has created in my mind. Honestly, I had a hard time with how some of the names are probably supposed to be pronounced, but that didn’t stop me from wanting to know what happened next!
I am sure book 2 will bring just as much intrigue and action!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Desiree Ottingerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDesiree Ottinger2021-03-21 22:02:222021-03-21 22:31:34City of Whispers (Imperial Assassin Series Book 1) by Katt Powers – Review by Desiree Ottinger
I was once again pulled right in and didn’t want to put it down. Samaar and her daughter Alice come to Instanbul to spend time with Luke. They are looking forward to a little vacation. Alice meets someone that works in one of the shops they went to and they become friends. When someone breaks into the shop he calls Alice for help. This is where things start taking a thrilling twist with lots of action.
Overall this was a great read with twists and turns and secrets revealed. I felt like we had a couple of different stories going on as well. The author does a great job with her writing, you feel like you’re right there in the story. I look forward to reading more from this series and author. 1-click and get started today.
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Shift Happens: A Frightfully Fun Paranormal Romance by Carrie Pulkinen Narrated by Hollie Jackson
Shift Happens is just as funny and feel good as License To Bite was. Carrie Pulkinen is on my must listen to list. I would suggest you listen to this series in order. It will definitely be worth your time. They had me laughing out loud. Sophie and Trace are a perfect blend and add Jane, Ethan, Gaston, Crimson and Jackson in the story is full of witty dialogue and New Orleans charm. I look forward to listening to the rest of the books in the New Orleans Nocturnes series.
Hollie Jackson also narrated this book and it is wonderfully brilliant. Her accent was great and she really hit the laugh factor. I will be keeping my out for other books narrated by her. Review by @sunbarn
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This novella is a great start to a new series. I love how you get the backstory on the characters especially the female character, Braelynn. Novella is a quick read, but definitely worth it. Love the story with suspense, secrets and the mafia family including forbidden love. I definitely wanted more and keep reading and I am looking forward to reading more of this series to see how the story keeps unfolding. 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 in my book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorralei Hoernerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorralei Hoerner2021-03-21 20:41:002021-03-21 22:30:13Sons of Sindicato (Sons of Sindicato ) by Cam Johns & Sonya Jesus – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
This book was intriguing from the very beginning. It was my first Krysten Lindsay Hager novel and I enjoyed it. It did not go as I expected but was definitely a fun read. This was a great teen read that is good for all audiences as it is somewhat your typical YA novel. Quick, easy read. Very enjoyable. I enjoyed how the characters were written, especially the relationship between Cecily and her parents. You don’t always see that positivity in YA novels. I would say that this is perfect for a quick, enjoyable summer read.
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This story grabbed me and held on from the beginning to end! An apocalyptic atmosphere with people fighting, killing, dying. The Guardians of the Garden living together with the sole purpose of protecting… Miriam is an outsider among her own people, Seth is a protector from outside. Saving his little sister from a painful death is his only focus despite what Miriam makes him feel. I am SO excited for the next book!
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Beck is a girl after my own heart! She helps run the family bookstore/cafe with her Grandmother and loves reading! She’s not a highly athletic person, but she agrees to free lessons from hot tennis pros at a private tennis club when offered to appease her sister. One of the pros wings up dead, and Beck grabs the chance to work with the hot detective she’s been crushing on to help solve the mystery of “who done it”! Kept me guessing until the end!
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The Executive’s Decision is the first novel in the Keller Family series by Bernadette Marie. It is a steamy office romance that doesn’t disappoint!
Regan Keller is back in Nashville, where she grew, near most of her family, and starting over. She is just starting a new job as an executive assistant to the CEO of a successive architectural firm.
Zachary Benson is carrying on the family legacy. Running the firm his grandfather started and doing a pretty darn good job of it.
When Regan’s morning before her first day of work doesn’t go as planned, she finds herself in the lap of a handsome stranger on the bus. When she later finds out who that stranger really is, she cannot help but feel duped. But what if the one thing she told herself she would stay away from is exactly what she needs in her life?
I really enjoyed the characters and the world that was built in this novel. I cannot wait to read more about Regan’s siblings!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kari Williamshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKari Williams2021-03-21 20:02:052021-03-21 22:26:20The Executive’s Decision (The Keller Family Series Book 1) by Bernadette Marie – Review by Kari Williams
Hook’s Little Mermaid ( The Untold Stories Book 1 ) was such a great, enjoyable read!! First read from this author and will not be my last! Was unsure what to expect after reading the synopsis, but I was absolutely astonished. I enjoyed it so, it was such a great book. Loved the back story to Captain Hook! All ages will enjoy this story. It’s an adventurous, suspenseful, fairy-tale with a twist to the all famous classic characters I grew up on. Such a fun, easy read, couldn’t put book away until I was finished. Suzanna wowed me and I am very eager to read the next book in the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Samantha Snowhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSamantha Snow2021-03-21 19:55:592021-03-21 22:25:52Hook’s Little Mermaid (The Untold Series Book 1) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Samantha Snow
Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock – Review by Krista Vaughan
This story grabbed me and held on from the beginning to end! An apocalyptic atmosphere with people fighting, killing, dying. The Guardians of the Garden living together with the sole purpose of protecting… Miriam is an outsider among her own people, Seth is a protector from outside. Saving his little sister from a painful death is his only focus despite what Miriam makes him feel. I am SO excited for the next book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kricket4078https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKricket40782021-03-21 19:51:202021-03-21 22:24:46Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock – Review by Krista Vaughan
A Tennis Pro To Die For (Cozy Mysteries To Die For Book 3) by Judy Moore – Review by Krista Vaughan
Beck is a girl after my own heart! She helps run the family bookstore/cafe with her Grandmother and loves reading! She’s not a highly athletic person, but she agrees to free lessons from hot tennis pros at a private tennis club when offered to appease her sister. One of the pros wings up dead, and Beck grabs the chance to work with the hot detective she’s been crushing on to help solve the mystery of “who done it”! Kept me guessing until the end!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kricket4078https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKricket40782021-03-21 19:33:072021-03-21 22:23:05A Tennis Pro To Die For (Cozy Mysteries To Die For Book 3) by Judy Moore – Review by Krista Vaughan
City of Whispers: Imperial Assassin Book 1 by Katt Powers is full of fantasy and adventure. The action-packed story leaves you wanting more.
A tainted gunman. A nefarious plot. Would her one chance at salvation lead to her death? Dhani Karim is outraged. The snarky killer is pushed into a lowly unranked spot in a remote desert colony, working with a guy who’s damaged goods after being wrongfully expelled from the Imperial Assassins. When they barely avoid an assault on what should have been a routine mission, she worries that clearing her name would cost her her life. When she receives a death threat and her unwelcome partner vanishes, she’s struggling to negotiate a land where she’s the only one who can’t use spells. When the clues lead to a violent cult, Dhani finds herself in a race against time to prevent a massacre that will claim the lives of innocent people.
Every page was exciting, and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. It is a unique story. The story really transports you into their world. I couldn’t put the book down. I can’t wait for book two.
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Captain James Hook wasn’t always a pirate and he didn’t always have a hook, he started off as a humble fisherman, but when it didn’t bring in any wealth, he decided to rename his ship the Jolly Roger and hoist the black and white flag of a pirate, but he was an honest pirate at least and did give back to the poor on occasion, however, that all changed when he went on a quest to kill Peter Pan to avenge the death of a loved one.
This journey was not as easy as he first thought, but he had made a start by knowing he had to go to Neverland to find him, so he pulled into one of his well frequented ports and went to visit an old friend to get some information on how to trap a fairy and once he had acquired that fairy called Tinkerbell and hashes out a deal, he stopped in an another port of call for supplies. While acquiring the means to cross the seas to Neverland, the Captain befriends a young woman named Red by the locals when he comes to her aid in a marketplace, in return he receives some valuable gifts and information, as well as a new acquaintance, or maybe even a friend.
As he nears Neverland and his nemesis, Captain Hook comes across a deadly sea creature and hopes his acquisitions will allow him to sail swiftly from it’s clutches and when he arrives, he sees Peter Pan and puts his plan into action, however, he is foiled by the wily fairy and doesn’t attain his goal. Meanwhile, he just can’t resist helping a damsel in distress, or becoming in distress himself and between storms, mermaids, magic and Lost Boys, this adventure is turning out to be one of many twists and turns, but can he resist the pull of vengeance, or will his one of his rescued damsels convince him to turn from that path? This is a story for all ages as this retelling steers you through dangerous waters and leads you to a destination you can only reach by reading through to the end.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2021-03-21 18:06:592021-03-21 22:20:19Hook’s Little Mermaid: Captain Hook crosses paths with an enchanting mermaid, as he seeks revenge against Peter Pan. (The Untold Stories Book 1) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
This is another gripping and engaging historical fiction novel by N.L. Holmes in her ‘Empire at Twilight’ series. This is obviously a well researched novel and it is wonderfully written in a way which brings the time period and setting alive for the reader. I found the historical notes at the beginning of the book fascinating and the map, cast of characters and the glossary and terms of Gods were very helpful and I did refer back to them whilst reading. Set during the twilight years of the Hittite Empire and Tudhaliya IV is on the throne but he is the younger son of a usurper. However Tudhaliya wants to rule by the traditional values of justice and clemency, against the advice of his overly ambitious mother and older brothers who are not entirely loyal. His ideals are tested when his cousin and friend Kurunta makes his own claim on the throne and Tudhaliya must deal with this threat without looking weak. Overall his goal is to be able to leave his own son an empire free of civil war but at what personal cost to himself. The storyline is fast paced and the plot twists kept me hooked from beginning to the end. The characters are well defined and the descriptive narrative gave me a clear image of them, making me feel immersed in their story. This was an entertaining and enjoyable read which had me captivated from page one. Although part of a series it can be read as a standalone story, however, I have read and enjoyed the previous novels and would recommend both this book and the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2021-03-21 17:38:032021-03-21 22:18:17The Sun at Twilight (Empire at Twilight Book 4) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Jennifer Gordon
Loyalty & Lies (Spicetopia Book 6) by Phoebe Alexander was a great addition to this series. This is a really good series and I really love reading about spicetopia. In book 6 we learn about Calvin and Paisley. I really liked Paisley I thought she was spunky and fun and enjoyed reading about her. I must admit I liked having a little mystery involved it kept me wanting more. I hope I can read more about Calvin and Paisley I would like to see where they go in life. They went through so much in spicetopia and survived it together. Thank you Phoebe Alexander for another amazing read and I look forward to reading more of your books.
This is the 3rd book in the Deadly Isles Ops series. This is a Romantic Suspense novel and is 192 pages. This story follows Malina and Tyler, both in the Navy SEALS. He happens to be her high school crush, but he is not the type to settle down. They do end up sharing one incredible night in Vegas. But when she gets home, she is accused of treason and goes on the run. Tyler is the only one that can help and he will do whatever it takes to keep her safe and clear her name. Both have secrets from Vegas, but will they be able to move past that?
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Omg this was such a fun and magical read! I have read Rachel Huffmire before and fallen in love with her mind and how she takes the fairy tales we grew up with and turns them into these worlds I love and never want to leave. I have gotten my daughter a bit hooked on her as well and I am so excited to tell her there is a new one from her with a completely new twist we don’t get enough of, jinn, or genies! Don’t instantly think of Aladdin either, this is a magic that is woven and deep with nods to the Arabic folklore that never gets fully explored. I was so in love with how magical this read felt and how it took me to a world I didn’t want to come out of at the end. I sure hope that we get more in the future among the same Arabic folklore from Huffmire again.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Liz Vrchotahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLiz Vrchota2021-03-21 16:22:592021-03-21 22:13:11Granted: Curse of the Emerald Jinn by Rachel Huffmire – Review by Liz Vrchota
Lara is independent lady. Ulysses Is a bit of a creepy at first I am not kean on his character. I enjoyed this romance book. It is well written and engaging it relates well to real life. Willow is a fesit one and very high strung. Really well written and a good read.
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Such a good read! Marlowe and Heath’s story is a sweet and gentle love story. They take the time to get to really know each other. Marlowe’s best friend, Iris, and her sister, Lucy, keep her on her toes and help her through her doubts. In the end everything goes as it should.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tracy Gutierrezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTracy Gutierrez2021-03-21 16:02:432021-03-21 22:11:53Love Between the Lines by A.D. Brazeau – Review by Tracy Rey
Secure Her by R.L Dunn is the 4th book in the Chase Security series and this one is not for the feint hearted as it touches some triggering topics. The story revolves around Zach and Saoirse who are investigating the disappearance and brutal deaths of hundreds of young women, when evidence starts to show that it may be linked to the BDSM, Zach and Saoirse go undercover into the lifestyle. This book invoked so many emotions and I don’t think I have had such a strong hatred for a bad guy in a long time, The character of The Master was just evil and I found myself rooting for the main characters throughout. There are some scenes that made me want to cry, scream and shout but that is testament to how well written this book is, this was the best one in the series so far.
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I will be honest I was hesitant at first with this novella from Diana Vale. It clearly states it is a Student-Teacher romance so I actually thought about it before starting. However, this book was one I decided to give a chance because new authors and supporting black authors during black history month was important to me and I hate to judge a book simply by its cover/title. I am glad I did. It is a short read with a lot to unpack and you feel as if you get an entire full length novel with it. Yes it is steamy, forbidden, and sometimes as a parent it is difficult to read, but honestly if you look at it from the point of a forbidden love story about anyone can relate. We all someday when we fall in love, if we weren’t taught as children, that you cannot help who you fall in love with. Love is love, and oftentimes, even in my own life, others don’t understand the way you make your choices or who you want to be with and why. That’s not for them to judge. I think this book does a good job of keeping it a forbidden tale and is well worth a read for a nightcap.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Liz Vrchotahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLiz Vrchota2021-03-21 15:51:412021-03-21 22:09:55Professor Valentine: A Student-Teacher Contemporary Romance Novella (Kirk University Series Book 1) by Diana Vale – Review by Liz Vrchota
I was absolutely enthralled by this. I was a little worried as Peter Pan is one of my favourite stories from my childhood – the whole no-growing-up thing is something that I still live by – but this was just fantastic and there was honestly no way that I wasn’t falling in love with it. Lynn takes Hook from being an out and out villain to a sympathetic character, who despite years of being programmed to hate the pirate, found myself rooting for him. I loved the way that Lynn took elements that everyone knows and loves from the classic tale and puts her own spin on it that makes something more magical than the original. I know, I can’t believe it myself and honestly, I feel like it’s sacrilege to even say it, but I don’t think I can go back to the original Peter Pan now without being forever changed by this book. This is a fun read, that also has a depth to it that was wonderful to explore, anyone looking for a new and refreshing take on a beloved tale, this is perfect. I adored every second of it and cannot wait to read the next tale.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Danielle Dandohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDanielle Dando2021-03-21 15:34:582021-03-21 22:09:27Hook’s Little Mermaid (The Untold Stories BOOK 1) by Suzanna Lynn – Review by Dani Dando
Ugh I want more of this book. The only complaint I could have about it was that it ended! I absolutely adored this read and was consumed by it. In the hospital while hooked up to machines I definitely told my nurses to leave me be please when I got to the end so I could just finish this fantastic read in peace lol. It was such a well written love story I felt as if I had been there watching it all unfold, as if these characters were real and tangible to me. I know authors give us these characters that are real to them and strive to make them just as real, and right here Loriana Cappello did it, and did it flawlessly. To top things off this was my very first time ever reading Loriana Cappello, but it will not be my last. In Strings Attached she gives us the story of Ash and Calla as they traverse their way through a summer fling that becomes so much more. I cannot wait for and hope to get more Braebeach Rock Romances from her soon!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Liz Vrchotahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLiz Vrchota2021-03-21 15:30:292021-03-21 22:08:46Strings Attached: A Braebeach Rock Romance by Loriana Cappello – Review by Liz Vrchota
Seth Johnson is a boy who has just been ripped away from everything he knows to travel with his family to the USA so that his sister can receive treatment for her cancer, but when they stop at a diner in the middle of nowhere, he meets someone who says they are a relative, when he has been told that they were all dead and gone and this meeting is about to change his life. Miriam Miller is a girl with violet eyes who is shunned by all of those around her for it, they see her as a freak despite that she is a Guardian, just like they are, but all she wants to do is to go on a sabbatical and explore the world outside of Edenia, however, her family have other ideas and just want to use her ability to keep the village safe and so she can’t leave even if she wanted to and when a new family come into the village, everything is about to change.
When the new family arrive and Miriam observes them through her front window with her family, her first instincts are unease and she has no idea why, however, it could have something to do with the warring reactions of her family members, especially when she realises that one of the newbies has left Edenia before and that it must have been a strong summoning to bring them back. As Seth and his family enter Edenia, he realises that this is where his father grew up, where he was born, but it is so strange to his eyes, there is no technology other than basic appliances and as they go to a meeting with the head of the village, he realises that it will probably be the most boring place, although there is mention of a mysterious garden, but he knows he must learn about it so that he can save his sister and he will do anything to help her. The residents and the new people are all introduced to each other and they all seem as strange as each other, with some being stranger than others but Seth and Miriam feel out of place and awkward, unlike everyone else, Miriam because she is worried about them finding out about their Natures before it is time and Seth because he is worried about his parents intentions for going there, this is compounded as the Johnsons have a family meeting where his parents ask the three kids to try and fit in, seem like they want to become one of them and to just give it a week and then make up their minds, the kids are not happy about this, but agree to go along with it to keep the peace.
As the Johnsons settle in, Seth opens up to his sisters about what he has to do and they agree to try and help him, meanwhile Miriam is trying to come to terms with her Nature and keeping the discoveries she is making about it to herself, but she is also starting to get closer to Seth and feels drawn to him and as time goes on, Seth begins to realise that he is drawn to Miriam as well, however, with all the secrets surrounding them, will they be able to become as close as they want to be, or will their secrets be their undoing? This is a fantasy with hidden depths which will keep you wanting more and needing to know whether they will succeed with their goals in the end.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2021-03-21 15:26:012021-03-21 22:08:16Guardians of the Garden by Theresa Pocock – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
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